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Add 5/48 and 14/63

5/48 + 14/63 is 47/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    5/48 = 5 × 21/48 × 21 = 105/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    14/63 = 14 × 16/63 × 16 = 224/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1008 + 224/1008 = 105 + 224/1008 = 329/1008
  5. 329/1008 simplified gives 47/144
  6. So, 5/48 + 14/63 = 47/144

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